They release Supreme Leaf only twice a year, typically in a different vitola. This year, we get the Gran Toro size (6 by 56) and it marks the 11th size change.

My all-time favorite vitola was the Supreme Leaf Robusto from 2022 (5 by 54). It was extra salty, with just enough sweetness to cut down on some of the harshness of the salt and pepper, and an all-around incredible smoke. Aganorsa’s Terence Reilly often refers to it as a “gusher,” because of how much saliva your mouth produces while imbibing. They did release a smaller Supreme Leaf Robusto (5 by 52) in 2020.

This year, I sat down with the Gran Toro, sampled some and got the lay of the land. More specifically, I compared the experience to previous vitolas, including my favorite. Let’s smoke this one out and see how it compares. Grab a cold beverage and light one up with me if you haven’t already.

Storage and burn

Source: Briley Kenney / The BS Lounge

Source: Briley Kenney / The BS Lounge

If you make a habit of reading my reviews, you’ll notice this section is pretty standard across them all. That’s because I like to share how I store my cigars, note the humidity range, so that you can take that information and compare when you eventually smoke the same blend.

I keep my humidor’s relative humidity (RH) between 64 and 67 and the temps in my house stay around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, I always let my cigars rest. The Supreme Leaf Gran Toro had two weeks to rest in my preferred humidity conditions before lighting. I will also admit there were one or two I did not let rest and chose to light them up right away. I know, I know, shame.

During testing I deployed my usual straight cut, V cut, and punch — but I prefer straight. I know there are some out there who prefer different cuts, but I’ve talked to several master blenders and they all recommend the guillotine method.

The Supreme Leaf Gran Toro cut with no issues, using all methods. There were very little, if any, tobacco shavings. Moreover, the burn was straight, reliable and I never once had the cigar(s) go out on me. That’s important here because the extra saltiness made me take some longer breaks towards the final third.

Flavors and experience

Source: Briley Kenney / The BS Lounge

Source: Briley Kenney / The BS Lounge

The Supreme Leaf is salty.

That has been a staple of the series since it first dropped, and it has been a driving part of the experience in every vitola. While Aganorsa blends to size, adjusting tobacco blends and fillers to match the cigar’s size to ensure parity across all vitolas, the larger Gran Toro size tones down the saltiness a little. That is not a bad thing.

That saltiness is thanks to the rich Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 wrapper. But it’s complemented well by notes of graham cracker, oak, charred wood, espresso, cinnamon, brown sugar, cayenne, peppercorn, black pepper and a lingering sweetness. Depending on what beverage you pair your cigar with, especially if it’s soda or a sweet drink, that sweetness tapers off a little and the saltiness comes out to play more.

It seems to ramp up as you smoke, growing stronger in the second and final third, but still leaving plenty of room for the other flavors to poke their heads in the door. It’s also rated as a medium to full-bodied cigar, closer to full by my count.

What I really like about the Gran Toro size is that it leaves plenty of smoking time for those flavors to dance and sing. In the Robusto and similar vitolas, the pepper and salt come to dominate, and it pretty much stays like that the entire time. I would say that for most, it’s going to be a matter of preference. If you prefer the heft of that salt and black pepper, or even peppercorns, you’ll want to go with one of the smaller vitolas — if you can get your hands on them. If you want that salt and pepper mellowed ever so slightly with more complex tonal variety, the Gran Toro is your guy.

Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Gran Toro review: Closing statements

Basically, the Supreme Leaf Gran Toro is more of the same delicious, salty gushiness of the previous releases. It’s slightly mellowed here, but subtle enough that I suspect most won’t discern the difference. That’s not a dig at anyone either. Aganorsa does a really good job of blending with each release.

If you’re not into the salty, peppery mixture of past Supreme Leaf launches, this one isn’t going to change your mind. If you love the label and want more, well, here you go. It’s always exciting to see what vitola they’re going to launch next. I think Terence has already hinted at some new options in the Aganorsa Acolytes group meetings.

They limited this batch to 3,000 boxes of 10 cigars. We’re not sure yet if there will be another release of this size, or if they’ll be moving on in the future. But if you can get your hands on some, I say go for it.

Briley specifics

• Recommended: Yes
• Would I smoke it again? Yes.
• Will I buy more? Yes, I already have.
• My preferred size: Robusto (5 by 54)

Supreme Leaf specs

• Profile: Full-bodied
• Approximate smoking time: 1.5 to 2 hours
• Box count: 10
• MSRP: $160 or ~$16 per stick (Gran Toro size)

If you like this, you might also like: Aganorsa Supreme Leaf (any size), Guardian of the Farm Cerberus, Crafted by JR Aganorsa, My Father Le Bijou 1922, Lampert Ocean Breeze, Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte, Don Pepin Garcia Blue, RomaCraft Neanderthal, Joya de Nicaragua Antaño.

You’ll notice that my format is meant to be short and sweet, like this La Aurora Fuerte Sol review, or the previous Aganorsa Rare Leaf Maduro review. I don’t intend to keep up with the big leagues, I’m one guy. There won’t be any scores. However, I do want these reviews to be a resource for those looking for similar smokes or experiences.

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The Supreme Leaf is getting yet another upgrade with the launch of a Gran Toro vitola, in a 6 inches by 56 size. Don’t worry, it’s going to include the same blend of exclusive Aganorsa tobaccos we’ve grown to love, and it will be available in the same color shade as before. But it will also have a much more refined presentation, and, of course, the new size.

Tell me more about the new Supreme Leaf Gran Toro vitola

Back to share more is the ever-legendary Terence Reilly, Aganorsa’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. If you didn’t already know, this guy is everywhere, and it’s fantastic. Facebook (Meta). LinkedIn. Reddit. Twitter (X). But I digress.

“Supreme Leaf launched five years ago, and we wanted to offer a more sophisticated look to celebrate our most exciting brand. The packaging update is intended to capture the striking design of the original and add an elegance to the presentation. We selected a Gran Toro vitola for this special release because at 6 x 56 it will be the largest format we have ever released in this blend.”

The Supreme Leaf Gran Toro will be available in a limited release, launched with a total of 3,000 boxes, and bundled in tens. Retailers will get their hands on it first at PCA 2025 in New Orleans in April, as is customary for these beginning-of-the-year releases. It should be available on store shelves and in lounges for everyone else fairly soon after that.

The suggested MSRP is $15.99 per cigar, which puts a box of 10 around $160. That’s in line with Aganorsa’s general pricing, which, in my opinion, stays pretty damn accessible.

If you’ve never had the Supreme Leaf before, you’re in for a real treat. It’s what Terence would call a “gusher” because it’s salty, but it’s a phenomenal experience. Pair it with some peaty whiskey and it’s unreal.

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But that’s not why we’re here right now. In a recent press release, Aganorsa announced it’s launching a new Vitola — a new size.

The new Supreme Leaf Vitola from Aganorsa

Called the Royal Perfecto and coming in at a size of 5.5 by 52, the new size will use the same Nicaraguan blend as the standard Supreme Leaf lineup. They’ll be available in boxes of 10, with a total production of 2,500 boxes.

Retailers will be able to place orders for the cigars in January, which means you’ll start seeing them to buy soon after. They have an estimated price of $14 per cigar, which would put that at $140 per box, not including taxes or fees.

At the very least, this shows Aganorsa is willing to think outside the box, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of cigars. Maybe that’s why they also have a brand called Lunatic.

The Supreme Leaf is a ‘gusher’

I’m excited for this one and rightfully so. Aganorsa does an excellent job of blending transcendental experiences into a cigar. The standard Supreme Leaf has an eclectic mix of flavors and is what we call a “gusher,” because it makes your mouth water the entire time.

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